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Host: Shawn Spruce
A new study finds almost half of all eagles sampled suffer from lead poisoning. The groundbreaking study published in the journal, Science, is based on samples from more than 1,200 bald and golden eagles in 38 states. The study predicts an almost 4 percent reduction in eagle populations each year because of the toxin that the birds mainly from game carcasses left by hunters. Eagle feathers are a sacred part of many tribes’ ceremonies and regalia.
GUESTS
Dr. Vince Slabe – research wildlife biologist
Kari Eneas (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe) – program manager for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ wildlife management program
Daniel Bird (Kewa Pueblo, formerly known as Santo Domingo Pueblo) – Ph.D. student in the wildlife biology program at the University of Montana W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
MUSIC
Break 1: In Honor of The Eagle Feather (song) Northern Cree Singers (artist) Come and Dance (album)
Break 2: Eagle Dance REMIX (song) Decontie & Brown (artist) Ancestors (album)
